KBED Laurence G Hanscom Field
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) is a towered flight-training airport in Bedford, Massachusetts, at 133 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 11/29 (7,011 ft), 05/23 (5,107 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KBED · FAA BED · IATA BED |
|---|---|
| Location | Bedford, MA · 42.4700, -71.2890 |
| Elevation | 133 ft MSL (41 m) |
| Tower | 118.5 MHz (HANSCOM TWR) |
| ATIS | 124.6 MHz |
| FAA charts | 15 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KBED METAR and TAF
METAR KBED 010451Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP333 T10171033 401221017 $| Wind | Calm |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Clear below 12,000 ft (automated) |
| Temperature / dew point | -2°C (28°F) / -3°C (27°F) · spread 1°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.47 inHg (1032 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP333: sea-level pressure 1033.3 hPa · T10171033: temperature -1.7°C, dew point -3.3°C · $: the station needs maintenance
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:20Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KBED 312320Z 0100/0124 30003KT P6SM SKC FM011200 27005KT P6SM SKC FM012100 24010KT P6SM SCT200- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 300° at 3 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · sky clear
- From · 1st 12:00Z: wind 270° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · sky clear
- From · 1st 21:00Z: wind 240° at 10 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 20,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 / 29 | 7,011 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 05 / 23 | 5,107 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | BOSTON APP/DEP | 124.4 |
| ATIS | 124.6 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.85 |
| CTAF | 118.5 | |
| Ground | HANSCOM GND | 121.7 |
| Tower | HANSCOM TWR | 118.5 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KBED before you fly.
FAA charts for KBED — d-TPP 2611
15 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
- AIRPORT DIAGRAMRevised this cycle
Instrument approach procedures 5
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 2
Arrivals (STAR) 3
- DREEM FOUR (RNAV)Revised this cycle
- DREEM FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1Revised this cycle
- ZELKA TWO (RNAV)
Minimums, hot spots and notices 4
KBED on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.